Riquelme seals Betis win
Real Betis beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at La Cartuja thanks to Rodrigo Riquelme’s left-foot strike in the 62nd minute. Betis dominated the match with 18 shots (7 on target); Remiro denied a clear Isco chance in the 67th, but Riquelme’s finish settled the season opener.
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Matarazzo: ‘We deserved points’
Pellegrino Matarazzo expressed his disappointment after the Betis defeat: “We do not deserve to go home with no points,” he said, reflecting on Óskarsson’s missed chances, some injury concerns around Barrenechea and the team’s need to convert opportunities despite periods of control.
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Agreement to sign Livaković
FC Barcelona reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe to sign 31-year-old Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković. The plan is for him to join once Szczęsny’s contract ends in June 2027, with the club even considering a one-year loan to preserve options and continuity in the goalkeeping department.
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Gil Marín closes the ‘Julián’ case
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín told EFE that Atlético will not sell Julián Álvarez: “We will help him, we need him,” he said. The CEO defended the club’s stance amid market noise and stressed that the striker remains part of Atlético’s plans for the season.
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Official: Kochorashvili signs
Sevilla confirmed the signing of Giorgi Kochorashvili until June 2030 for around €4–5m. The Georgian midfielder arrived in Seville to complete medicals and sign; although he has not trained with the squad, he will travel to Bilbao and is likely to be in the matchday squad though not expected to play.
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Maffeo registered and available
Pablo Maffeo has been registered with LaLiga and is eligible for Valencia’s matchday squad against Celta. The right-back arrived from Olympiacos and completed registration, so coach Corberán can include him on the bench and may give him minutes at Mestalla on his debut for the club.
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